Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing- Daily Kilojoule and Nutrient Calculator
This helpful tool allows people to really consider what effect each portion of food and drink makes to your daily diet. A simple and interesting way to analyse what you eat.
www.healthyactive.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishing.nsf/Content/healthy-eating-calculator
This helpful tool allows people to really consider what effect each portion of food and drink makes to your daily diet. A simple and interesting way to analyse what you eat.
www.healthyactive.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishing.nsf/Content/healthy-eating-calculator
Better Health Channel - Body Mass
This web page outlines the Body Mass Index, and offers a BMI calculator. A body mass index (BMI) is used to estimate your total amount of body fat. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared (m2). It can be useful in ascertaining what weight range is healthier for your body.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_Mass_Index_(BMI)
This web page outlines the Body Mass Index, and offers a BMI calculator. A body mass index (BMI) is used to estimate your total amount of body fat. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared (m2). It can be useful in ascertaining what weight range is healthier for your body.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_Mass_Index_(BMI)
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
- Freecall: 1800 126 637
- Fax: 03 9096 9190
Better Health Channel - Walking for Good Health article
This article explains aspects of walking and its benefits.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Walking_for_good_health
This article explains aspects of walking and its benefits.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Walking_for_good_health
Cardiovascualr diseases
A factsheet of cardiovascular disease from World Health Organization providing information on different types of heart diseases.
www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs317/en/index.html
A factsheet of cardiovascular disease from World Health Organization providing information on different types of heart diseases.
www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs317/en/index.html
World Health Organization
www.who.int
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27 0
www.who.int
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27 0
- + 41 22 791 2111
- Fax: + 41 22 791 3111
- Telex: 415 416
- Telegraph: UNISANTE GENEVA
Child Obesity
Information about child obesity for adults, professionals, children and youth.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/
Information about child obesity for adults, professionals, children and youth.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
- Phone: 02 9391 9000
- Fax: 02 9391 9101
Children's Diet
Information about the right food to feed children for a healthy diet and suggestions for getting children to eat healthy food.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/Childrens_diet_fruit_and_vegetables
Information about the right food to feed children for a healthy diet and suggestions for getting children to eat healthy food.
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/Childrens_diet_fruit_and_vegetables
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
- Freecall: 1800 126 637
- Fax: 03 9096 9190
Dietary Guidelines for Australians
A PDF file from Nantional Health and Medical Research Council providing simple healthy diet guidelines to promote good health
www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/_files/n31.pdf
A PDF file from Nantional Health and Medical Research Council providing simple healthy diet guidelines to promote good health
www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/_files/n31.pdf
National Health and Medical Research Council
www.nhmrc.gov.au
GPO Box 1421
Canberra ACT 2601
www.nhmrc.gov.au
GPO Box 1421
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 13 000 64672
- Fax: 02 6217 9100
Dietary Guidelines for Older Australians
Detailed information from the National and Medical Research Clinic regarding dietary reccomendations specifically for older australians.
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/withdrawn/n23.pdf
Detailed information from the National and Medical Research Clinic regarding dietary reccomendations specifically for older australians.
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/withdrawn/n23.pdf
National Health and Medical Research Council
www.nhmrc.gov.au
GPO Box 1421
Canberra ACT 2601
www.nhmrc.gov.au
GPO Box 1421
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 13 000 64672
- Fax: 02 6217 9100
Dieticians Association of Australia Website
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the national Association of the profession, with branches in each State and Territory. The precursor of DAA, the Australian Association of Dietitians, was established in 1976. The Association became known as DAA in 1983. DAA represents approximately 3,200 members. Dietitians are employed in a wide variety of work areas including clinical dietetics, community nutrition, education, private sector, government, research and industry.
www.daa.asn.au
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the national Association of the profession, with branches in each State and Territory. The precursor of DAA, the Australian Association of Dietitians, was established in 1976. The Association became known as DAA in 1983. DAA represents approximately 3,200 members. Dietitians are employed in a wide variety of work areas including clinical dietetics, community nutrition, education, private sector, government, research and industry.
www.daa.asn.au
Dieticians Association of Australia
www.daa.asn.au
1/8 Phipps Close
Deakin ACT 2600
www.daa.asn.au
1/8 Phipps Close
Deakin ACT 2600
- Phone: 02 6282 9555
- Fax: 02 6282 9888
Healthy ageing needed to fight obesity in older australians
An article about the growing obesity trends in older australians.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/health-mediarel-yr2004-jb-bis021.htm?OpenDocument&yr=2004&mth=2
An article about the growing obesity trends in older australians.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/health-mediarel-yr2004-jb-bis021.htm?OpenDocument&yr=2004&mth=2
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
www.health.gov.au
Postal Address
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Nutrition Australia - Food Facts Page
This webpage/factfile explores various questions about diet, weight and activity and what that may mean to some.
www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/FAQ/activity_and_weight_faq.asp
This webpage/factfile explores various questions about diet, weight and activity and what that may mean to some.
www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/FAQ/activity_and_weight_faq.asp
Nutrition Data Website
This website offers helpful nutritional information for all. It is especially helpful for people maintaining their sugar levels (Hypoglycemic People) or those generally maintaining their fats and sugars content.
http://www.nutritiondata.com/
This website offers helpful nutritional information for all. It is especially helpful for people maintaining their sugar levels (Hypoglycemic People) or those generally maintaining their fats and sugars content.
http://www.nutritiondata.com/
Obesity and erectile dysfunction
An article about the relationship between obesity and erectile dysfunction.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1168639.htm
An article about the relationship between obesity and erectile dysfunction.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1168639.htm
ABC - Health Matters
ABC Ultimo Centre
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
ABC Ultimo Centre
GPO Box 9994
Sydney NSW 2001
Obesity in Children
Information about the causes of obesity in children.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Obesity_in_children?open
Information about the causes of obesity in children.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Obesity_in_children?open
Better Health Channel
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne VIC 3001
- Freecall: 1800 126 637
- Fax: 03 9096 9190
Obesity Trends in Older Australians
A detailed government report into the obesity problem amoung older australians.
http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/aus/bulletin12/bulletin12.pdf
A detailed government report into the obesity problem amoung older australians.
http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/aus/bulletin12/bulletin12.pdf
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
www.aihw.gov.au
GPO Box 572
Canberra ACT 2601
www.aihw.gov.au
GPO Box 572
Canberra ACT 2601
- Telephone: +61 2 6244 1000
- Fax: +61 2 6244 1299
Raising Children Network Page on Childhood Obesity
This article helps explain the need for healthy eating habits while also being sensitive to a child's body image. The article informs parents of other ways to help your child develop a healthy lifestyle without making them self conscious.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/childhood_obesity.html/context/234
This article helps explain the need for healthy eating habits while also being sensitive to a child's body image. The article informs parents of other ways to help your child develop a healthy lifestyle without making them self conscious.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/childhood_obesity.html/context/234
The Centre for Eating & Dieting Disorders (CEDD) Website
The CEDD promote the awareness of eating disorders as a mental illness, that require treatment. They aim to assist in policy development for the disorders, support for patients, information and training for health professionals as well as improved access for people within the NSW state that are faced with an eating disorder.
http://www.cedd.org.au/
The CEDD promote the awareness of eating disorders as a mental illness, that require treatment. They aim to assist in policy development for the disorders, support for patients, information and training for health professionals as well as improved access for people within the NSW state that are faced with an eating disorder.
http://www.cedd.org.au/
The Centre for Eating & Dieting Disorders (CEDD)
www.cedd.org.au
www.cedd.org.au
- Phone: 02 9515 5843
- Fax: 02 9515 6442
The Cochrane Collaboration - Surgery for Morbid Obesity Page
This article reviews the safety and effectiveness of morbid obesity surgical procedures.
www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab003641.html
This article reviews the safety and effectiveness of morbid obesity surgical procedures.
www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab003641.html
The Cochrane Collaboration
www.cochrane.org/index.htm
42-51 Kanooka Grove
Clayton
Melbourne VIC 3168
www.cochrane.org/index.htm
42-51 Kanooka Grove
Clayton
Melbourne VIC 3168
- Phone: 03 9594 7530
- Fax: 03 9594 7554
Virtual Cardiac Centre - Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
This article explains how Obesity creates cardiovascular problems, its symptoms and effects.
www.virtualcardiaccentre.com/diseases.asp?did=474
This article explains how Obesity creates cardiovascular problems, its symptoms and effects.
www.virtualcardiaccentre.com/diseases.asp?did=474
Virtual Medical Centre
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
PO Box 1048
Subiaco WA 6904
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
PO Box 1048
Subiaco WA 6904
- Phone: 08 9388 0344
- Fax: 08 9388 0611
What Can I do About Childhood Obesity
Information about maintaining a healthy weight and diet for your child.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/adult/what_to_do.html
Information about maintaining a healthy weight and diet for your child.
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/adult/what_to_do.html
NSW Health
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
- Phone: 02 9391 9000
- Fax: 02 9391 9101